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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-C684F6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1615
Date to: AD 1616

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 4.39 g
Diameter: 28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th February 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Angel
Ruler/issuer: James I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Angel: James I, 1604-1619 (N 2081)
Obverse description: Archangel Michael spearing the devil in the form of a dragon
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G MA BRI FRA ET HI REX
Reverse description: single masted boat with royal crest overlying it. I and Rose above crest.
Reverse inscription: A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD
Initial mark: tun
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine